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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.83, 1,541.31 and 619.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.83, 1,541.31 and 619.47 is: 854.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.83 : 1,541.31 = 619.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.83/1,541.31 = 619.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.83x = 1,541.31 × 619.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.83x = 954,787.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,787.60/1,116.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.91

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